How To Get A Good Grade At An Mba
|
|
- Marcus Shelton
- 3 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Veritas Prep Presents: Trends in MBA Admissions: Perceptions of Admissions Officers at Top 30 Business Schools A white paper analyzing the issues and perceptions among admissions officers at the leading U.S. business schools to provide prospective students with the insight to improve their chances for admission in an increasingly competitive landscape. Copyright Veritas Prep. All rights reserved.
2 Introduction...1 Selected Results Student Applications...2 Table of Contents Student Evaluation Criteria...3 What Admissions Officers Want...6 The Emerging Role of Parents in the Student Application Process...8 Conclusion
3 Introduction Application volume continues to climb as the economy slumps. The applicant pool is becoming more diverse. Demand for various types of graduate business education grows as applicants look for more flexible learning options. To spread their bets and improve their chances of admissions success, applicants are applying to more schools than ever before. Clearly, gaining admission to a graduate business program is getting more and more difficult. Business school applicants face a myriad of challenges and considerations throughout the graduate admissions process. As the world s fastest-growing GMAT preparation and MBA admissions consulting provider, Veritas Prep is committed to helping applicants leverage their academic and personal strengths to gain admission into the top business schools in the world, via sound intelligence and thorough preparation. Understanding the issues and perceptions among admissions officers at the leading MBA programs provides prospective students with the knowledge and insight to improve their chances for admission. This white paper highlights notable findings from the Veritas Prep Survey of MBA Admissions Officers, an eight-week online survey conducted during the admissions cycle among the top 30 business schools in the United States, according to bi-annual rankings compiled by BusinessWeek. Based on responses from admissions officers at over half of the top 30 business schools nationwide, the survey sought to glean current trends in the application process. The result is an enlightening snapshot of where the MBA admissions landscape is currently, and where it is likely headed in the next five years. Understanding the issues and perceptions among admissions officers at the leading MBA programs provides prospective students with the knowledge and insight to improve their chances for admission. 1
4 Student Applications The MBA application process at top 30 U.S. business schools can be a complex and arduous exercise. Today, business schools receive more applications than ever before for the same number of available seats, and the applicant demographic is shifting younger as applicants try to outmaneuver one another for an advantage in the process. In this dynamic landscape, applicants are urged to avoid common mistakes that irk admissions officers and jeopardize their chances of admission. Careless errors (81%) ranked as the top faux pas committed by applicants. Inconsistency between institutional choice and students educational objectives and ambitions ranked second, and the inclusion of unrequested items and inappropriate interview conduct tied as the third most common application faux pas. Forty three percent said they would not prefer a larger applicant pool. As admissions competition continues to grow at top U.S. business schools, quality rather than quantity may be what admissions officers are most concerned about when it comes to attracting applicants. Almost half of respondents (47%) report that the number of admits straight out of college has significantly or moderately increased compared to five years ago. How to Use It to Your Advantage The volume of MBA applications continues to rise and shift toward a younger demographic, reflected by a push at many top business schools to attract younger applicants through initiatives like Harvard Business School s 2+2 program. Interestingly, nearly half of MBA admissions officers report that they would not prefer a larger applicant pool, suggesting that applicant quality is more important than sheer quantity. As admissions competition continues to grow at top U.S. business schools, quality rather than quantity may be what admissions officers are most concerned about when it comes to attracting applicants. In a dynamic admissions landscape, one of the primary drivers of admissions success is static and unchanging an effective, error-free application. While it may seem rudimentary, applicants are encouraged to thoroughly proofread their applications for careless errors and enlist trusted friends, family, colleagues or a skilled admissions consultant to do the same to avoid the number one most common application faux pas. Applicants also need to resist the temptation to copy and paste material from one application to another, or to decide that an essay is good enough. Misspellings, inaccurate uses of grammar or blatant inattention to posted directions all of which can be perceived as signs of a lack of enthusiasm for a program or a lack of aptitude can easily overshadow even the best of essays or resumes. An extra round of proofreading may be the difference between getting admitted to or rejected by a world-class MBA program. 2
5 Student Evaluation Criteria Admissions officers at top MBA programs evaluate applicants on a wide scope of characteristics from GMAT score to community service to professional experience. In many cases, candidates will enlist the help of an admissions consultant for guidance in creating the very best application possible, highlighting their strengths in key areas and positioning themselves as viable prospects. The importance of analytical skills (50%) ranked ahead of leadership (19%) in student selection. Relative Importance of Student Selection Characteristics 25% Interpersonal Skills 6% Maturity 19% Leadership 50% Analytical Skills Professional experience (63%) is the most important factor in student selection. Community service (6%), which traditionally ranks high, is reportedly the least important selection criterion. Least Important and Most Important Student Selection Criteria Professional Experience The importance of institutional priorities in the admission process is a significant cue for applicants that the school s needs matter as much in the admissions process as do the applicants needs. Standardized Test Scores Extracurricular Activities Least Important Community Service Most Important 3
6 Seventy percent of admissions officers feel that admissions consultants help students identify the programs with which they fit best and clarify their career goals. Ninety-two percent of admissions officers are aware that applicants use admissions consultants more often than they did five years ago. Eighty percent of respondents said that institutional priorities and enrollment goals are more important than or as important as an individual applicant s merit. Admissions officers look for applicants who display leadership in all aspects of their lives not just on the job. How to Use It to Your Advantage The importance of institutional priorities in the admission process is a significant cue for applicants that the school s needs matter as much in the admissions process as do the applicants needs. For example, a school that has committed itself to increasing classroom diversity may pass on an otherwise strong applicant if the applicant comes from a professional background that is already well represented in the entering class. Therefore, it is crucial for applicants to clarify their career goals and identify programs with which they fit best. This requires that applicants perform a great deal of introspection to determine what they really want from an MBA program. It also requires a great deal of research, so that applicants know what exactly each business school has to offer. From previous research, Veritas Prep has found that MBA admissions officers consistently look for four traits that have shown to be predictive of an applicant s success in the business school classroom and beyond. While schools differ in how much emphasis they place on each dimension, demonstrating leadership, innovation, teamwork and maturity are essential to suc cess in the business school application process. 1 Leadership Admissions officers look for applicants who display leadership in all aspects of their lives not just on the job. Successful candidates demonstrate leadership in both their professional and personal lives. Stating a tendency toward leadership is meaningless unless supported by specific examples. A helpful exercise to identify leadership situations involves posing a selfdirected question: What are some positive happenings that would not have occurred if I had not been a part of the process? Even if examples are seemingly mundane such as identifying a cost-savings opportunity at work or helping a new colleague navigate his or her assignments admissions officers will recognize them as signs of leadership potential. 4
7 2 Innovation Innovation refers to both traditional intellectual ability and creativity. Naturally, the former is reflected in the hard statistics submitted in the application, including GMAT scores and undergraduate GPA. Applicants who wish to increase their academic attractiveness should enroll in a reputable GMAT prep course to attain a competitive score, and should enroll in a quantitative course at their local college to demonstrate the appropriate discipline and intellect to do well in such a course at the graduate level. MBA admissions officers also want to see evidence of creativity in an applicant s background. In the traditional sense, creativity suggests musical talent or other artistic abilities, attributes that can certainly set an applicant apart from the competition. However, admissions officers also look for evidence of creativity in the business sense; in other words, the ability to look at old problems in new ways. 3Teamwork While some people still have the vision of sharpelbowed sharks in the typical business school classroom, the reality is that a team-oriented attitude and the ability to work well in groups are now baseline expectations of every applicant. Basic social skills and a willingness to share successes and take accountability for failures are skills that make a candidate attractive to an admissions committee, even at schools that do not rely heavily on team-based projects. Highlighting teamwork abilities in the application might manifest through referencing instances when objectives were achieved through working together with colleagues or demonstrating understanding of group dynamics. Especially important for younger candidates, referencing experiences that highlight collaboration skills can prove tremendously effective if they lack managerial experience. 4 Maturity While the word maturity is often used interchangeably with age and experience, admissions officers value quality over quantity when it comes to experience. One of the most rewarding aspects of the business school experience is that students teach one another based on their respective backgrounds. Therefore, admissions committees look for mature candidates who have something to teach their peers, but are also willing to learn from them as well. Applicants should identify themselves as unique and stress how their contribution to the business school setting will be distinctive, embracing points of difference as opposed to burying them in admissions essays. Another crucial facet of maturity is integrity. MBA admissions officers expect applicants to be mindful of ethical considerations and are interested to examine how they operate in the moral grey areas. Questions posed in essays and interviews will often be about ethical decision-making in the face of difficult choices. Demonstrating depth of thought and a willingness to make tough decisions is a great way to showcase maturity. 5
8 What Admissions Officers Want Among the various challenges that plague admissions committees at leading schools, creating classes consisting of diverse, qualified students is an issue of primary concern. In fact, almost half of admissions officers predict the application process will evolve over the coming cycles to identify ideal candidates and yield improved admissions outcomes. The biggest challenges institutions face are attracting more highly-qualified students (33%) and supporting cultural diversity (33%). Challenges Facing Admissions Departments at Top Business Schools Admissions officers would like to see the 8% Increasing student preparedness 26% Other 33% Supporting cultural diversity 33% Attracting more highly-qualified students student application process include more face-to-face or telephone interviews in the next five years. Among desired changes that admissions officers would like to see in their applicant pool, diversity ranks number one (87%). Admissions officers would like to see the student application process include more face-to-face or telephone interviews in the next five years (60%). While a slight majority of admissions officers see the application process becoming less complex, almost half (47%) believe the application process will actually become more complex in the coming years. How to Use It to Your Advantage Fostering a greater diversity of viewpoints in the executive suite is a strategic priority in business, and accordingly, cultivating diversity in each entering class is a key priority for business schools. Students hailing from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances create a vibrant learning environment and reflect the makeup of today s business world. The term diversity is a bit cliché in the 21 st century, the traditional concept of which typically alludes solely to differences in gender or race. Today s notion of diversity, however, transcends sex and ethnic origin to encompass a variety of other characteristics that yield a variety of viewpoints and experiences and can differentiate students in the crowded field of similar-looking MBA applicants. 6
9 Applicants should identify themselves as unique and stress how their contribution to the business school setting will be distinctive, embracing points of difference as opposed to burying them in admissions essays. After all, the very things that make them different could be what scores them a seat in a desirable MBA program. Additionally, applicants should prepare themselves to adapt to changes in the dynamic MBA admissions process. While there is generally a lack of consensus among admissions officers as to what exactly those changes will entail, they agree on one aspect more interviews. As the applicant pool continues to get stronger every year, business school admissions officers need more powerful mechanisms to separate the great candidates from the good candidates, and interviews are an ideal instrument through which to do so. The purpose of an interview is not to see how well applicants act under pressure or to try or trick them into revealing something unfavorable about themselves; rather, interviews present a way to reinforce the components of the application, helping the admissions committee put a face and personality to the application. The beauty of the business school interview is that applicants are the foremost experts themselves they know why they have made the decisions that have led them to applying to an MBA program, what their unique strengths are and where they want to go next in their careers. The challenge, however, is figuring out how to best communicate this information to the interviewer and eloquently tell stories from the past that best illustrate the applicant s abilities despite time constraints. While every school looks for slightly different attributes in its applicants, admissions officers will generally use the interview to answer a few key questions about prospective students: Are they who they say they are in their 7
10 The Emerging Role of Parents in the Student Application Process Helicopter parent behavior the activities of mothers and fathers who are overly involved in their children s admissions applications has recently come to the attention of business school admissions officers. As the millennial generation (those students born in or after 1982) begins to apply to MBA programs, this trend is expected to accelerate. Sixty-seven percent of admissions officers surveyed said that parents are more involved in their children s applications than they were five years ago. While the intentions of over-involved helicopter parents are generally benevolent, such intervention can negatively impact their student s chances of admission. How to Use It to Your Advantage While the intentions of over-involved helicopter parents are generally benevolent, such intervention can negatively impact their student s chances of admission. Graduate school admissions officers are becoming increasingly sensitive to how well an applicant has defined his or her career goals and reasons for wanting to attend business school separate from those of their parents, and when parents lead their child through the application process, this lack of introspection often emerges in the applicant s admissions essays or evaluative interview. However, over-involved parents do not have to jeopardize admission for MBA applicants if they adhere to the core tenets of positioning oneself as serious candidates for admission at the leading U.S. business schools: Understand the value of an MBA. Admissions officers look closely for evidence that applicants have really thought through their career goals and why an MBA is the right degree for them. Be clear about the importance of pursuing an MBA now. Applicants who can articulate why now is the time to pursue an MBA, rather than in two or three years, have a distinct advantage. Highlight leadership experiences. Younger applicants may not yet have led a team or managed others, but successful applicants need to emphasize other instances of leadership in their past, including on the job and in school. Demonstrate maturity. Any successful applicant can show that they will be a positive addition to the classroom. For younger applicants, this is especially important in demonstrating the emotional and professional maturity needed to be a good classmate and project teammate. Since the majority of top 30 MBA programs have yet to implement programs to manage parents that are highly involved in the student application process, admissions consultants can help applicants manage their helicopter parents by providing guidance on helpful versus hurtful interactions with schools and admissions departments. 8
11 Conclusion Despite the increased demand for graduate business education stemming from the current economic slowdown and other contributing factors, the savvy business school applicant is in a unique position to secure a coveted seat in a leading MBA program through some additional due diligence. Understanding what wows and irritates admissions officers at leading business schools, and tailoring the MBA application accordingly, can propel one s candidacy from unlikely to competitive. Veritas Prep is committed to providing the latest research and admissions trends to help prospective MBA students navigate the often complicated application process and secure admission into their programs of choice. To access Veritas Prep s full catalog of MBA applicant resources, visit 9
12 For more information, contact: Scott Shrum, Director of MBA Admissions Research Veritas Prep (800) To contribute your thoughts about business school admissions or learn more ways to improve your chances of admissions success, visit the Veritas Prep blog at
University application essays (or personal statements ) What to say, and what not to say!
University application essays (or personal statements ) What to say, and what not to say! Essays are an important part of your application The less important your GPA and test scores, the more important
More informationBehind the Curtain of Graduate School Admissions:
Presents: Behind the Curtain of Graduate School Admissions: Veritas Prep Admissions Consultants Reveal Common Mistakes; Tips for Success Copyright 2012. Veritas Prep. All rights reserved. The thousands
More informationINTERVIEWING QUESTIONS
INTERVIEWING QUESTIONS THE EMPLOYERS INTERVIEW PERSPECTIVE Interviewers want to determine if you are a fast learner, a good problem-solver, and a versatile, goal-directed person, whether you will fit the
More informationMBA Prospects Survey 2013 Findings. June 10, 2013
MBA Prospects Survey 2013 Findings June 10, 2013 Table of Contents Background 2 Prospect profile in brief 4 Information sources in the business school search 8 The application process 12 MBA-program decision
More informationThe Personal Statement
The Personal Statement The ideal student, seen through the eyes of graduate faculty, is gifted and creative, very bright and extremely motivated to learn, perfectly suited to the program, eager to actively
More informationVillanova Master of Business Administration (MBA) Online Program Track
Villanova Master of Business Administration (MBA) Online Program Track Dear Prospective Student, The one constant in business is change. The professionals who understand how to help organizations innovatively
More informationSpecial Report on the Transfer Admission Process National Association for College Admission Counseling April 2010
Special Report on the Transfer Admission Process National Association for College Admission Counseling April 2010 Each Spring, much media attention is focused on the college admission process for first-year
More informationHEC Paris MBA Interview selection sample questions STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES ACHIEVEMENTS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
HEC Paris MBA Interview selection sample questions STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES If I could only choose one candidate, why should I choose you over the rest? Compare your outside activities to your work activities?
More informationTHE FACE OF CHANGE. business.rice.edu/change
THE FACE OF CHANGE business.rice.edu/change CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Taking on an MBA program is a life-changing decision. You are unique, and your MBA experience should be, too. Our programs are designed
More informationDeciding When to Go to Graduate School
Graduate School Reasons to Pursue Graduate School Generally, there are three good reasons to pursue a graduate degree: Your career goal requires an advanced degree You are passionate about a subject and
More informationIT TALENT MANAGEMENT FOR MID-MARKET COMPANIES
IT TALENT MANAGEMENT FOR MID-MARKET COMPANIES FOR IT DEPARTMENTS, CONNECTING WITH TOP TALENT IS CRITICAL In the rapidly evolving world of business, hiring and maintaining a competent IT department is essential
More informationUndergraduate Resource Series
OCS APPLYING TO BUSINESS SCHOOL Undergraduate Resource Series Office of Career Services 54 Dunster Street Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences 617.495.2595 www.ocs.fas.harvard.edu Photo: Harvard
More informationLynbrook High School Guidance. Highly Selective College Planning Guide
Lynbrook High School Guidance Highly Selective College Planning Guide College Planning Guide As parents, we all want what is best for our children. We want them to be successful, attend a good college
More informationOnline Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dear Prospective Student, Thank you for contacting the University of Maryland s Robert H. Smith School of Business. By requesting this brochure you ve taken
More informationUNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MISSION, VISION & STRATEGIC PRIORITIES. Approved by SBA General Faculty (April 2012)
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MISSION, VISION & STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Approved by SBA General Faculty (April 2012) Introduction In 1926, we embarked on a noble experiment the creation
More informationOnline Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dear Prospective Student, Thank you for contacting the University of Maryland s Robert H. Smith School of Business. By requesting this brochure you ve taken
More informationProgramme specification: MA International Journalism. University of the Arts London (UAL)
Programme specification: MA International Journalism Awarding body University of the Arts London (UAL) Teaching institution London College of Communication (LCC) Final award MA International Journalism
More informationHAMPTON UNIVERSITY ONLINE College of Education and Continuing Studies PhD in Educational Management
Program Overview The accelerated program provides candidates with an opportunity to develop the critical leadership skills and knowledge that are required in today s increasingly complex, diverse, and
More informationMBA Masters of Business Administration
STRATEGIZE, MANAGE, ACHIEVE MBA Masters of Business Administration 1 WALSH UNIVERSITY MBA You have a desire to manage and strategize. A desire to innovate. It s about more than a better job and more money.
More informationTitle: Enhancing Student Learning in Introduction to Sport Management. Author: Angela Lumpkin, Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences
Title: Enhancing Student Learning in Introduction to Sport Management Author: Angela Lumpkin, Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Summary: In order to enhance and document students learning, a sports
More informationIs the Market Saturated for Graduates in Online Educational Leadership Programs? Holly Kathleen Hall, Thillainatarajan Sivakumaran, Annette Hux
IS THE MARKET SATURATED? 1 Is the Market Saturated for Graduates in Online Educational Leadership Programs? Holly Kathleen Hall, Thillainatarajan Sivakumaran, Annette Hux IS THE MARKET SATURATED? 2 Abstract
More informationHuman Development and Family Science North Dakota State University Information About Graduate School Applications. How to Write a Personal Statement
1 Human Development and Family Science North Dakota State University Information About Graduate School Applications How to Write a Personal Statement Why Do I Need One? Most graduate school programs require
More informationConsulting Performance, Rewards & Talent. Making Employee Engagement Happen: Best Practices from Best Employers
Consulting Performance, Rewards & Talent Making Employee Engagement Happen: Best Practices from Best Employers The Challenge Companies across the globe are taking the initiative to administer and manage
More informationDeveloping Your Professional Online Identity
Developing Your Professional Online Identity Defining Who You Are And How You Show Up In The World! Njeri Watkins Njeri Watkins is a Professional Online Identity and Digital Media Communications Consultant
More informationUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. Admissions Committee Procedures and Criteria
Approved by the Admissions Committee on January 30, 2013 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Admissions Committee Procedures and Criteria The most important function of the School of Medicine is
More informationInterview Skills Guide
Interview Skills Guide The main purpose of an interview is to sell yourself to a company/organization and convince them that they should hire you. As a candidate you are a salesperson, selling the most
More informationCollege Success Workshops Online, On-Demand
College Success Workshops Online, On-Demand Click on the link to Online Success Workshops in your MyCSN portal. All you need is your NSHE ID number to log in. ACADEMIC & CAREER EXPLORATION Maximizing Your
More informationGallup-USA Funds Associate Degree Graduates Report
Gallup-USA Funds Associate Degree Graduates Report COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK STANDARDS This document contains proprietary research, copyrighted materials and literary property of Gallup, Inc. It is for your
More informationGraduate School Preparation at a Glance
Graduate School Preparation at a Glance The decision to attend graduate school should not be made lightly. You will invest many additional semesters of study as well as financial resources, and you want
More informationFrequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions APPLICATION When is the application deadline? Applications for Fall admission for PhD programs should be submitted by December 3, 2014. Applications for Fall admission and scholarship
More informationApplying to MBA Programs
Applying to MBA Programs Is an MBA for You? Academic Preparation Investigating Business Schools Applying to MBA Programs and Interviewing Financial Considerations Types of MBA Programs Alternatives to
More informationUIC University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Special Education
UIC University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Special Education ADMISSIONS PACKET For students seeking the LBS II Certification Option in Special Education, Project SET: Seamless Effective Transition
More informationThe College of Saint Elizabeth Report Narrative
Program Overview and Mission The College of Saint Elizabeth Report Narrative The College of Saint Elizabeth has been recognized as a leader in teacher education since its founding over 100 years ago. In
More informationOnline Master of Science in Analytics (MSA)
Online Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Dear Prospective Student, The use of information to make effective decisions is fast becoming an essential business strategy. This shift has led to a surge in
More informationPurpose. Admission Requirements. Vision. Mission. Provisional acceptance. Conditional acceptance
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) The Master of Business Administration program is part of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, which combines a strong core business education with the development
More informationColorado Professional Teaching Standards
Colorado Professional Teaching Standards Standard I: Teachers demonstrate knowledge of the content they teach a. Teachers provide instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and their
More informationApplication Trends Survey
The premier provider of market intelligence Application Trends Survey SURVEY REPORT About This Study The Application Trends Survey is a product of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC ), a global
More informationApplication Trends Survey
The premier provider of market intelligence Application Trends Survey 2015 SURVEY REPORT About This Study The Application Trends Survey is a product of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC ),
More informationMASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION PROGRAM
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES Jill Arnold, Director of Graduate/Online Studies The Division of Graduate Studies ensures that its graduates have specialized training that results in a firm grounding in the
More informationM.S. in Education Assessment in the Major Report 2010. By Dr. Renee Chandler, Program Director Submitted: October 2011
M.S. in Education Assessment in the Major Report 2010 By Dr. Renee Chandler, Program Director Submitted: October 2011 Table of Contents 1. Outcomes of Previous Assessments... 2 2. Questions To Be Answered
More informationThe GRE and Its Predictive Validity for Graduate Student Success Annotated Bibliography. Table of Contents
December 2014 GRE Annotated Bibliography Page 1 of 6 The GRE and Its Predictive Validity for Graduate Student Success Annotated Bibliography Compiled by the Graduate Diversity Program, UC Berkeley Table
More informationFactors in the Admission Decision
NACAC s Research to Practice Brief A RESEARCH SERIES OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING ISSUE 6 2009 Factors in the Admission Decision Information presented in this Research to
More informationSNEDEN MBA PROGRAM Donald W. Maine School of Business
SNEDEN MBA PROGRAM Donald W. Maine School of Business 2006 2007 the Practical MBA Business Focused Learn from Working Pros You ve decided to advance your career with a powerful business partner an MBA.
More informationINSEAD Global Executive MBA Frequently Asked Questions
INSEAD Global Executive MBA Frequently Asked Questions Page 2. Structure and Curriculum Page 4. Admissions Requirements and Selection Criteria Page 5. INSEAD EMBA Admissions Test Page 8. Admissions Process
More informationG L O B A L O N L I N E S H A P I N G L E A D E R S
S H A P I N G G L O B A L L E A D E R S O N L I N E mba@unc U N C K E N A N - F L A G L E R M B A @ U N C 01 A history of innovation and leadership. A steadfast commitment to expanding access to quality
More informationNORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY. College: College of Business. Department: Inter-Departmental. Program: Master of Business Administration
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY College: College of Business Department: Inter-Departmental Program: Master of Business Administration CIP Code: 52.0201 Northern Illinois University s M.B.A. program follows
More informationMassachusetts College of Art and Design Dean of Admissions and Enrollment Management Boston, Massachusetts
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Massachusetts College of Art and Design Dean of Admissions and Enrollment Management Boston, Massachusetts Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), the nation s first and only
More informationRutgers Professional MBA. Expect More. Be More.
Rutgers Professional MBA Expect More. Be More. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) program at the Rutgers School of Business Camden provides working professionals
More informationNational Standards of Practice for Entrepreneurship Education
National Standards of Practice for Entrepreneurship Education Facilitate student motivation Enhance opportunities for work and life Increase invention and innovation Strengthen economies Effective entrepreneurship
More informationMasters of Business Administration DEVELOPING EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS. Strategize. Manage. Achieve
Masters of Business Administration DEVELOPING EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS Strategize Manage Achieve The DeVille School of Business Success ACHIEVE YOUR NEXT LEVEL OF SUCCESS You have a desire to manage and strategize.
More informationMobilizing Your Workforce
2015 Talent MobiliTY Research Report Mobilizing Your Workforce Understand, Develop and Deploy Talent for Success www.lhh.com 1 Table of Contents Executive Summary...3 Introduction...4 About Our Study...4
More informationBusiness Associate Program Class of 2016
A TRUSTED ADVISER AND STRATEGIC PARTNER TO CLIENTS WORLDWIDE Wellington Management LLP Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company LLP is one of the world s largest independent investment
More informationLeadership Development Catalogue
The TrainingFolks Approach The importance of superior management, leadership and interpersonal skills are critical to both individual and organizational success. It is also critical to apply these skills
More informationHow To Get A Good College Degree
The Top Ten Things that Parents Should Remember About the College Search Process As Recommended by Middlebury College It is good, of course, that students and parents approach the process jointly, but
More informationKate McIntosh MBA 2013
The MBA is one of the best things I have done so far in my life. This program challenged me to take my professional ALBERTA MBA LEADERS FROM ALBERTA FOR THE WORLD and personal development to a whole new
More informationGraduate School Guide
Graduate School Guide Graduate school is a significant investment of time, money, and resources. Before applying to programs, you need to determine: If graduate school is right for you How to select a
More informationGRADUATE SCHOOL GUIDE
GRADUATE SCHOOL GUIDE Applying to graduate school is an exciting process, but it can be time consuming. We encourage you to learn as much as you can about the graduate school admissions process and the
More informationMaster of Business Adminstration (MBA) Evening, Executive and Online
Master of Business Adminstration (MBA) Evening, Executive and Online Realize your potential in a transformative educational environment. Ursuline College strives to prepare socially responsible leaders
More informationSacramento State College of Business Administration. Master of Business Administration
Sacramento State College of Business Administration Master of Business Administration M a s t e r o f B u s i n e s s A d m i n i s t r at i o n www.cba.csus.edu/prospectivemba Leadership begins here.
More informationWhitman College Student Engagement Center GRADUATE SCHOOL GUIDE
Whitman College Student Engagement Center GRADUATE SCHOOL GUIDE SHOULD YOU GO TO GRADUATE SCHOOL? How can you determine if graduate school is the next logical step for you? Some students pursue postgraduate
More informationInquiries concerning admission should be mailed or phoned to:
Coleman University Undergraduate Admission Requirements Coleman University s accelerated undergraduate programs provide students with the qualifications necessary to begin and advance in a career in information
More informationFull Leadership Development: Building the Vital Forces in Organizations
Full Leadership Development: Building the Vital Forces in Organizations Notes Critiques Gestion de Ressources Humaines MBA HEC Lausanne 2003 2004 By Rute Fernandes Index I. INTRODUCTION... 3 II. AVOLIO
More informationAACSB-Accreditation: Ensure Your Degree Meets the Highest Standards
AACSB-Accreditation: Ensure Your Degree Meets the Highest Standards For students seeking the finest education and companies seeking high-caliber talent, AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
More informationSo you re thinking of applying to graduate school to pursue an advanced degree? It is a major decision and one that you Degrees
So you re thinking of applying to graduate school to pursue an advanced degree? It is a major decision and one that you should give careful thought and Degrees preparation. Here is a step-by-step guide
More informationAssociate Dean: Justin Matus, Ph.D. Academic Advisor: Karen Alessi Coordinator ABE: Allison Pinckley
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Associate Dean: Justin Matus, Ph.D. Academic Advisor: Karen Alessi Coordinator ABE: Allison Pinckley 1 Wilkes University Graduate Bulletin 2015-2016 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
More informationGreenwood College Business Plan 2015-2017
Greenwood College Business Plan 2015-2017 Greenwood College 2015-2017 Business Plan Our Business Plan 2015 2017 is a reflection of the College s priorities and change initiatives that endeavour to ensure
More informationGetting an Education Schools Leaders Need Specialized Development
Getting an Education Schools Leaders Need Specialized Development The unique elements in the public school setting in the United States demand a more customized approach to the development of its leaders.
More informationGRADUATE ADMISSION PROCESS. Purdue University School of Nursing
GRADUATE ADMISSION PROCESS Purdue University School of Nursing The School of Nursing has set a preferred deadline in April by which graduate school applicants should forward their documents to the graduate
More informationWesleyan Pre-College Access Program
Wesleyan Pre-College Access Program What is the Pre-College Access Program? Wesleyan University s Pre-College Access Program is a comprehensive program developed to enhance the academic skills and preparation
More informationWhat is an Executive MBA?
What is an Executive MBA? a guide to the EXECUTIVE MBA Is an Executive MBA right for me? What is an Executive MBA? These two questions are asked of me on a daily basis. Most people I speak with know about
More informationThe Framework for Gifted Endorsement Guidelines
The Framework for Gifted Endorsement Guidelines March/2015 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 333 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 www.education.state.pa.us Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
More informationNorth Carolina TEACHER. evaluation process. Public Schools of North Carolina State Board of Education Department of Public Instruction
North Carolina TEACHER evaluation process Public Schools of North Carolina State Board of Education Department of Public Instruction Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers ( This form should be
More informationPreparing for Graduate School
Preparing for Graduate School USC CAREER CENTER Is graduate school for me? Take this brief survey to assess your motivation to continue your education Types of graduate programs Learn the differences between
More informationDocumenting Quality of Online Programs in Teacher Preparation
Documenting Quality of Online Programs in Teacher Preparation Christopher Locklear, Ed.D, Lead Coordinator, Wachovia Partnership East, East Carolina University Mary Lynne Davis, Ph.D., Assessment Coordinator,
More informationAssessing Candidates For Executive-Level Roles
Assessing Candidates For Executive-Level Roles As the business environment continually changes and adapts to the economy and other external factors, recruitment demands well-defined strategies for employees
More informationIt s Time for a Job Description Makeover. A Whitepaper from Experience, Inc.
It s Time for a Job Description Makeover A Whitepaper from Experience, Inc. How Job Seekers Rate Job Postings Basic qualifications (83%) Responsibility (74%) Fit with skills (72%) Written clearly (63%)
More informationAtkinson Graduate School of Management
Application for Admission Salem, Oregon Atkinson Graduate School of Management You may use this application form to apply for admission or you may apply online at www.willamette.edu/mba Note: We encourage
More informationCorporate Social Responsibility: Implications for Human Resources and Talent Engagement
Corporate Social Responsibility: Implications for Human Resources and Talent Engagement Winnie Kwan and Emily Tuuk Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies May 2012 I. Introduction Over the past few
More informationGEORGIA STANDARDS FOR THE APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION UNITS AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
GEORGIA STANDARDS FOR THE APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION UNITS AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS (Effective 9/01/08) Kelly Henson Executive Secretary Table of Contents Standard 1: Candidate Knowledge,
More informationTHE EVOLUTION of Talent Management Consulting
Talent management consulting is the giving of professional, expert advice to executives who are put in charge of handling, directing, or managing those who have a capacity for achievement or success. THE
More informationPamplin College of Business Strategic Plan 2014-2019
Pamplin College of Business Strategic Plan 2014-2019 Adopted: 5-13-2014 Revised: 7-3-2014 1. Introduction Pamplin is a nationally recognized, integral part of Virginia Tech the premier research university
More informationRETHINKING THE BOUNDARIES THE DUKE MBA DAYTIME
RETHINKING THE BOUNDARIES THE DUKE MBA DAYTIME Integrity Commitment Team Character Empathy Impact Resilience WHAT WILL YOU CHANGE? PROGRAM OVERVIEW The program begins in August with the Global Institute,
More informationThe Case for EMBA Sponsorship
The Case for EMBA Sponsorship Part 2 - Building Your Case for Sponsorship: Investment & Return In the final part in the blog series discussing The Case for EMBA Sponsorship, Danny Szpiro, Dean of Executive
More informationHow To Get A Business Degree At Northeastern
Online MBA Do More Than Study Business. Lead It. Welcome Letter It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the D Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. Since its founding in 1922,
More informationEVP The foundation of a strong Employer Brand. HR Swiss Congress 2014, Bern
HR Swiss Congress 2014, Bern Employer Branding in 1913 2 Influence your Employer Brand in the right direction ALL EMPLOYERS HAVE AN EMPLOYER BRAND. Even if employers don t actively control the brand, it
More informationSigmaRADIUS Leadership Effectiveness Report
SigmaRADIUS Leadership Effectiveness Report Sample Report NOTE This is a sample report, containing illustrative results for only two dimensions on which 360 performance ratings were obtained. The full
More informationPima Community College District. Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
Pima Community College District Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Pima Community College seeks an innovative and strategic leader as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). For more than 40 years, Pima
More informationHow To Get A Social Work Degree At The Uncarlson Greensboro Campus
Handbook for School Social Work Undergraduate Licensure Program BSW Program The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Spring 2013 1 Introduction This handbook is designed to provide information for
More informationAPPENDIX I. Best Practices: Ten design Principles for Performance Management 1 1) Reflect your company's performance values.
APPENDIX I Best Practices: Ten design Principles for Performance Management 1 1) Reflect your company's performance values. Identify the underlying priorities that should guide decisions about performance.
More informationThe Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model Student Content Standards. Student Content Standards
The Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model Student Content Standards The Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model builds the content of developmental school counseling programs around nine
More informationApplying to Graduate School
Pepperdine University Tyler Campus Center, Suite 210 (310) 506-4184 Questions to Ask Yourself: Do you have a clear idea of the career you want to pursue? Is a graduate degree a requirement for your career?
More informationAccountability for Others being responsible for the consequences of the actions of those whom you manage.
List of Soft Skill Competencies with Descriptions Each title is available as a separate training and development module and is based on the competencies measured by the TriMetrix Job and Personal Talent
More informationNorth Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards For every student in North Carolina, a knowledgeable, skilled compassionate teacher...a star in every classroom. As Approved by the State Board of Education
More informationDRUCKER MBA. The Practice of Management
DRUCKER MBA The Practice of Management DRUCKER MBA Practice Areas & Offerings DRUCKER MANAGEMENT: PEOPLE-DRIVEN, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE WWW.CGU.EDU/DRUCKER Creative and Innovative Leadership The Drucker
More informationHow To Predict Success In An Executive Education Program
GMAC Executive Education: Predicting Student Success in 22 Executive MBA Programs Kara M. Owens GMAC Research Reports RR-07-02 February 1, 2007 Abstract This study examined common admission requirements
More informationTHE COLLEGE STUDENT INDSET FOR CAREER PREPARATION & SUCCESS
THE COLLEGE STUDENT INDSET FOR CAREER PREPARATION & SUCCESS WHY IT MATTERS Already the core of the U.S. student population, Millennials those born between 1980 and 2000 are becoming the predominant force
More informationMBA in CED. Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development...a distinctive graduate degree. Hosted By
MBA in CED Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development...a distinctive graduate degree. Hosted By One of a Kind Cape Breton University s MBA in Community Economic Development is
More informationSocial Media and CFL Pedagogy: Transforming Classrooms into Learning Communities
Social Media and CFL Pedagogy: Transforming Classrooms into Learning Communities Wen-Hua Teng ( 鄧 文 華 ) Department of Asian Studies The University of Texas at Austin whteng@mail.utexas.edu ABSTRACT With
More informationPreparing Your Application for Graduate School: A Guide for Prospective Graduate Students
Preparing Your Application for Graduate School: A Guide for Prospective Graduate Students As you prepare your application to grad school, you are probably wondering: What s in an application to graduate
More informationIntroduction to U.S. College Tennis
Introduction to U.S. College Tennis The United States offers student athletes a unique opportunity unlike any other to play competitive tennis at the next level while earning a degree at a reputable school.
More information